That's EXACTLY what you sayingThis definitely sounds flagrant.
Fortunately, no one in here is saying that. Lol.
By telling Russ what title his son can and cannot use, you telling him to turn down his love for him.
He can't be called his dad
He can't write him heartfelt birthday wishes
He can raise him and financially support him but he gotta be called Papa Russ or Step Dad because hey......the real father may or may not be offended by this